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Rutgers University

Research Teaching Specialist V

Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States,


Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title:

Research Teaching Specialist V

Job Category:

Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department:

RWJ-CABM

Overview:

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist V for the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (CABM) located on the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Campus in Piscataway, NJ. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research Teaching Specialist will contribute to investigations in a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology laboratory focused on developing predictive models of transcriptional regulation by integrating large-scale datasets to shed light on regulatory processes that are condition-specific. The Research Teaching Specialist will assist the research of technical personnel and students in the lab, maintain the day-to-day activities and operations of the lab, as well as run independent projects. The Research Teaching Specialist is expected to maintain a high level of research competency, knowledge, and skills to perform duties assigned by the Principal Investigator.

The Research Teaching Specialist is expected to have experience in conducting and analyzing scientific experiments. The Research Teaching Specialist will conduct high throughput genomic assays and will be expected to perform cloning and preparation of libraries, lenti-virus infections, and preparation of samples for sequencing. The Research Teaching Specialist will be responsible for ordering reagents, supplies, and equipment for the laboratory as well as collaborating with the Principal Investigator in monitoring how the resources are used in the lab. This position will assist with developing and updating laboratory research protocols and is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records documenting experimental design and results.

Key Duties:Conducts specialized research including high-throughput genomic assays such as RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, and Cut&Tag, and performs molecular biology techniques including RNA/DNA extractions, PCR and qPCR, and DNA cloning.Perform biochemical procedures for extraction of nucleic acids from bio-specimens, and preparation of libraries and samples for high-throughput sequencing.Maintains the day-to-day activities and operations of the laboratory, including ordering reagents/scientific supplies and equipment, and maintenance of the laboratory's instrumentation and space.Assists with developing and updating laboratory research protocols and is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records documenting experimental design and results.Contributes to the preparation of research grant applications, progress reports, and preparation of scientific manuscripts.Leads and provides work direction and/or training to students, fellows, technicians and laboratory assistants as required.

Position Status:

Full Time

Daily Work Shift:

Day

Work Arrangement:

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA:

Exempt

Grade:

17S

Annual Minimum Salary:

49097.00

Annual Mid Range Salary:

58427.00

Annual Maximum Salary:

68819.00

Standard Hours:

37.50

Terms of Appointment:

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility:

ABP

Qualifications:Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Demonstrated knowledge of standard molecular biology techniques, cell culture, lentiviral techniques, and high-throughput genomic techniques.Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:Prior research experience an asset.Advanced Degree in a relevant science is strongly preferred, as is one (1) year of related research experience.Prior experience with managing an experimental lab, grant writing, manuscript preparation, and mentoring experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:Physical Demands: Manual dexterity and vision sufficient for standard laboratory operations including pipetting and use of microscopes. Lifting up to 25 lbs.Work Environment: Lab environment. Universal precautions are mandatory.

Pre-employment Screenings:

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements:

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

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